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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1879
Page
2
Long, scattered report from the Denison Herald covers Texas political chatter, rail plans, probate cases, crime, and local incidents. It mentions Judge Turner in Washington, the Oliver Cameron case, Currie murder, forthcoming Grant reception plans, and various railroad and newspaper developments across the state.
A miscellany reports on appeals court actions in a Houston assassination case, editorials on employment for youths and senate reform, and notes on journalists, newspapers, and law enforcement. It mentions Elliott’s assassination in Kentucky, Japanese-bound African American migrants, and reflections on pistol laws and press bias in St. Louis.
The Victoria Advocate argues that any holder of a so called board certificate earns full pay per scholar. It notes a sixteen year old negro boy earned 462 dollars for four months teaching in Victoria county, while white teachers earned only about 70 dollars. The piece calls for selective exam boards to place educated negroes in charge of colored schools.
The Denson Nervs argues immigration builds property value and urges farmers and capitalists to establish factories. It notes Kansas and Colorado push to attract migrants and a western tide is rising. Texas climate is seen as superior and with proper inducements, immigrants will come this way.
The Meridian Blade says the legislature has performed more real good work than many years past and hopes the prediction will be verified when the workers return home, noting that hope is a cheap commodity.
Gen J B Robertson writes to the Waco Examiner urging widespread pecan cultivation. He notes the nuts are valuable as a commercial staple and, with national growth, will become even more valuable than cotton.
The Banner reports the creation of the Thirty-Second Judicial District comprising Lee and Burleson counties with district courts to be held on specific Mondays each January May July and October. The act directs appointment of a district judge and sets election timing and transitional provisions. The piece also notes Congress activity and election administration debates.
Law now requires a $100 recording fee for all charters amendments or supplements. Charters of benevolent charitable educational literary artistic music or cemetery corporations incur a $5 fee. Notary public or county officer commissions require a $2 fee before delivery. The last clause was an amendment by Homan.
A Texas writer mocks Gov Roberts by claiming a suit worn costs $8.50 in hard times. The piece argues the public should know the exact price and the press bears responsibility to inform.
Senate and House proceedings reveal bills on tax assessment, county finances, and education. References to a bell punch tax, civil code repeal of insurance, and school board control proposals abound, with local items from Sherman, Brenham, Dallas, Tyler, and Bastrop detailing weather, crime, roads, and public works.
The Houston Telegram reports a notable elopement involving a Waller county black man who stole a mule and a white girl who ran away with him. The case highlights local attention to a sensational pairing across race and crime.
A fragmented sale notice lists multiple parcels including two suburban homes, several lots in Allenra and Bassett additions, and subdivision blocks near the depot. Offers are for county and city properties with various lot numbers and block references, attributed to Al Rasdle with contact at Graber Bullies.
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